Anatomy

Efferent Neurons

Neurons which send impulses peripherally to activate muscles or secretory cells.

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Abstract

Neurons which send impulses peripherally to activate muscles or secretory cells.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Neurons, Efferent
  • Efferent Neuron
  • Neuron, Efferent

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with NEURONS, AFFERENT which are sensory neurons

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History Note

77(69)

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Previous Indexing

  • Neurons (1966-1968)

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  1. A08w.675w.655
  2. A11w.671w.655

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Efferent Neurons. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009476. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009476
  2. Efferent Neurons. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70193581